Pronunciation: /spiːliˈɒlədʒi/
noun the scientific study of caves and other underground structures
A1 Speleology is the study of caves.
A2 Many people enjoy exploring caves as a hobby, known as speleology.
B1 The speleology club organized a trip to explore a new cave system.
B2 His passion for speleology led him to discover a previously unknown underground river.
C1 The renowned speleologist was invited to give a lecture at the international conference.
C2 Her groundbreaking research in speleology revolutionized our understanding of cave formations.
formal Speleology is the scientific study of caves and other underground spaces.
informal My friend is really into speleology and loves exploring caves in his free time.
slang I never thought I would enjoy speleology, but after my first cave exploration, I was hooked!
figurative Exploring the depths of human emotions can be compared to the practice of speleology, as both require courage and curiosity.
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